Eye Exams services by Aarti Pandya, MD today: Upon completing her medical degree, Dr. Pandya completed her internship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her ophthalmology residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Offering her patients the best technology and treatment is of utmost importance to Dr. Pandya. She and her staff regularly take ongoing education courses to stay abreast of the most innovative and advanced technologies available today. Find more information on https://www.childrensmercy.org/Profiles/aarti-p-pandya/.
Choosing the right time to have cataract surgery is a deeply personal and often difficult thing to do. Let us help make things that little bit easier by providing you with a clear understanding of what the procedure involves, how long the recovery process takes, the results you can expect to achieve and the lifestyle-restoring benefits you can experience. Cataract surgery is a simple outpatient procedure that can be performed in as little as 15 minutes with minimal pain and discomfort. We use advanced technology to break up the clouded cataract lens into smaller pieces that can be easily removed from the eye.
Fortunately, diabetic retinopathy can be easily managed. Contact us today to set up a diabetic retinopathy eye exam with Dr. Aarti Pandya, or continue reading to learn more about the diabetes complication, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. There are a number of treatment options that can help slow or stop the progression of diabetic retinopathy before it causes significant vision loss. Laser Treatments – Blood vessel abnormalities and leaks can be targeted using advanced focal or scattered laser therapy.
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome? Dry eye is a condition in which the body produces an insufficient quantity or quality of tears. Without tears, the eyes are not adequately lubricated, causing a gritty sensation. A majority of dry eye cases involve the meibomian glands, which secrete lipids (oils) to slow the evaporation of tears. When the meibomian glands malfunction or become plugged, tears evaporate too quickly and cannot lubricate the eyes properly.
Most cases of glaucoma are caused by a buildup of fluid in the front of the eye that increases ocular pressure to dangerous levels (ocular hypertension). The increased pressure can damage the optic nerve — which is essential for transmitting the images we see to the brain for visual recognition — and result in permanent blindness. There are other, less common types of glaucoma including normal-tension glaucoma, congenital glaucoma and secondary glaucoma. Through comprehensive eye testing that measures peripheral vision, the pressure in your eye, optic nerve health, the thickness of your cornea and fluid drainage, our glaucoma specialists can identify your specific type and develop a custom treatment plan designed to save your vision.